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GX05 LHF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,310 mi
Last recorded23,310 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 LHF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 23,310 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front tyre 11 years old rear tyre 7 years old

Road spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 23,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 22,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,429 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 20,877 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 20,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 19,117 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 19,117 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,425 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,191 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,583 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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GX05 LHF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 LHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX05 LHF registered?

GX05 LHF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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